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February 25, 2020
22 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Troy E. Garron, Thomas Millias, Gordon C. Andrews
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes
Approve the Regular Session of the Selectmen Minutes of February 11, 2020
To approve the Regular Session of the Selectmen Minutes of February 11, 2020:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board voted as follows to approve the Regular Session of the Selectmen Minutes of February 11, 2020: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Affirmed Warrants & Commitments
Affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments
To affirm payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 72 $ 402,233.62 Vendor Warrant # 73 $ 198,346.74 Withholding Warrant # 74 $ 141,550.95 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,182.59 from 2/3/20 - 2/9/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,211.22 from 2/10/20 - 2/16/20
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously affirmed payment of the following warrants and commitments: Payroll Warrant # 72 $ 402,233.62 Vendor Warrant # 73 $ 198,346.74 Withholding Warrant # 74 $ 141,550.95 Ambulance Commitment for $ 25,182.59 from 2/3/20 - 2/9/20 Ambulance Commitment for $ 47,211.22 from 2/10/20 - 2/16/20.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Warrant
Approve payment of the following warrants and commitment
To approve payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 75 $ 76,509.77
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following warrants and commitment: Vendor Warrant # 75 $ 76,509.77.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Approved Selectmen Bills
Approve payment of the following Selectmen bills
To approve payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,742.40
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved payment of the following Selectmen bills: National Grid (electricity/Town Hall) …………………............. $ 1,742.40.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Martha Smith & Judith Rakutis - Appointments to the COA
Appoint Martha Smith and Judith Rakutis to the Council on Aging
To appoint Martha Smith and Judith Rakutis to the Council on Aging.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Martha Smith and Judith Rakutis to the Council on Aging..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
One Day Alcohol License - Our Lady of the Lake
Issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020, serving of beer & wine...
To issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020, serving of beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to issue a one-day liquor license to Cheryl Hunnewell of Our Lady of the Lake Church, 580 Monponsett St, Halifax, MA; with delivery of beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020, serving of beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. and disposal/removal of the beer & wine on Saturday, March 14, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Amber Sadlier - Ragnar Road Relay
Grant permission to Amber Sadlier, Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 8, 2020 between the hours of 4:30...
To grant permission to Amber Sadlier, Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 8, 2020 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., with the caveat that the Police Chief is okay with the arrangements.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews the Board, unanimously granted permission to Amber Sadlier, Race Director for Ragnar Relay Series, to set up a runner exchange location in the Halifax Elementary School parking lot on May 8, 2020 between the hours of 4:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., with the caveat that the Police Chief is okay with the arrangements..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Ryan McCarthy - Eagle Scout project - benches for HOPS
Approve Ryan McCarthy's Eagle Scout project which will be constructing four (4) picnic style tables for under the proposed gazebo at the HOPS playground
To approve Ryan McCarthy's Eagle Scout project which will be constructing four (4) picnic style tables for under the proposed gazebo at the HOPS playground
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously approved Ryan McCarthy's Eagle Scout project which will be constructing four (4) picnic style tables for under the proposed gazebo at the HOPS playground.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Building and Facility Needs Committee - Interest in Serving
Appoint Scott Materna and Brian Kling to the Building & Facility Needs Committee, with "open" terms
To appoint Scott Materna and Brian Kling to the Building & Facility Needs Committee, with "open" terms.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously appointed Scott Materna and Brian Kling to the Building & Facility Needs Committee, with "open" terms..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Gatra
Accept and sign the Host Community Agreement and have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the Host Community Agreement Certification Form
To accept and sign the Host Community Agreement and have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the Host Community Agreement Certification Form.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Garron, the Board unanimously voted to accept and sign the Host Community Agreement and have the Chair, Troy E. Garron, sign the Host Community Agreement Certification Form..” (Motion: Millias, second: Garron)
Special Town Meeting
Open the warrant for the May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting with a deadline of March 24, 2020
To open the warrant for the May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting with a deadline of March 24, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to open the warrant for the May 11, 2020 Special Town Meeting with a deadline of March 24, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Letter of Appreciation - Brenda Fitzgerald - Interim COA Director
Send Brenda Fitzgerald a thank-you letter for her work as the Interim Director
To send Brenda Fitzgerald a thank-you letter for her work as the Interim Director.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to send Brenda Fitzgerald a thank-you letter for her work as the Interim Director..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Harbor to the Bay Bike Ride
Authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 26, 2020
To authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to authorize the Harbor to the Bay Charity Bike Ride the use the Halifax Boat Ramp parking lot located on Route 58 as a pit stop for their ride on Saturday, September 26, 2020..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Scheduled Appointment
Approve the purchase and sales agreement of Parcel A and B from the County for $75,000 that was voted at the Special Town Meeting in October 2019
To approve the purchase and sales agreement of Parcel A and B from the County for $75,000 that was voted at the Special Town Meeting in October 2019.
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and second by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the purchase and sales agreement of Parcel A and B from the County for $75,000 that was voted at the Special Town Meeting in October 2019..” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Authorize Seelig to send the DCAM legislation to Representative LaNatra and Senator Brady
To authorize Seelig to send the DCAM legislation to Representative LaNatra and Senator Brady.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously authorized Seelig to send the DCAM legislation to Representative LaNatra and Senator Brady..” (Motion: Garron, second: Andrews)
Partner Program with Columbia Southern University
Approve the partnership program with Columbia Southern University
To approve the partnership program with Columbia Southern University.
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and second by Millias, the Board unanimously approved the partnership program with Columbia Southern University..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Board of Registrars Reappointment - Joann Andrews
Reappoint Joann Andrews to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2023
To reappoint Joann Andrews to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2023:
Yes: Garron, MilliasAbstained: Andrews
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to reappoint Joann Andrews to the Board of Registrars, term to expire March 31, 2023: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Abstained.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Family Medical Leave - Dave Neault
Grant Dave Neault's request for Family Medical Leave beginning March 13, 2020
To grant Dave Neault's request for Family Medical Leave beginning March 13, 2020.
From the minutes
“Moved by Millias and seconded by Andrews, the Board unanimously voted to grant Dave Neault's request for Family Medical Leave beginning March 13, 2020..” (Motion: Millias, second: Andrews)
Ambulance Abatements
Approve the following ambulance abatements
To approve the following ambulance abatements: FY2016 $ 394,078.58 January 2020 $ 130,280.06
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to approve the following ambulance abatements: FY2016 $ 394,078.58 January 2020 $ 130,280.06.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Executive Session
Enter into Executive Session at 9:14 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief and Fire Chief
To enter into Executive Session at 9:14 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief and Fire Chief:
From the minutes
“Moved by Andrews and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to enter into Executive Session at 9:14 p.m. to discuss contract negotiations for Firefighters, Sergeants, Patrol Officers, Highway, "Mixed-Unit", Police Chief and Fire Chief: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Andrews, second: Millias)
Come out of Executive Session at 9:43 p.m
To come out of Executive Session at 9:43 p.m.:
From the minutes
“Moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board voted as follows to come out of Executive Session at 9:43 p.m.: Troy E. Garron - Yes Thomas Millias - Yes Gordon C. Andrews - Yes.” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
Meeting Adjourned
Adjourn the meeting at 9:43 p.m
To adjourn the meeting at 9:43 p.m.
From the minutes
“There being no further business, moved by Garron and seconded by Millias, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 9:43 p.m..” (Motion: Garron, second: Millias)
From the Halifax Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Jonathan Selig from the Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express (December 2017); Thomas Pratt and William Smith from Area 58 video of the June 23, 2026 Select Board meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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